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BKK Post, April 10, 1998. LABOUR
- Subject: BKK Post, April 10, 1998. LABOUR
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- Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 11:04:00
April 10, 1998. LABOUR
Alien exodus at Songkran expected
The government hopes to drive at least 300,000 alien workers out of the
country before June with most leaving on a one-way ticket during the
upcoming Songkran festival.
So far, 120,000 have left peacefully, Trairong Suwannakhiri, the labour
minister, said after emerging from a National Security Council meeting
yesterday.
The repatriation was intended to leave room for employment vacancies for
Thais made jobless by the economic crisis.
Mr Trairong said many employers have cooperated in sending home alien
workers who include those who did not register for temporary work
permits. More than one million are believed to be without permits.
The ministry has advised employers in nine industries to tell alien
workers not to return after taking Songkran holiday leave next week.
This will open up vacancies for up to 300,000 jobs to be taken over by
Thai workers.
Mr Trairong said security measures must be mapped out to keep the alien
workers from re-entering the country.
He said the NSC will take drastic measures against those who bring in
illegal alien labourers. Smugglers of illegal workers will face a
10-year jail term, employers who hire them a three-year term and people
who give them shelter five years.
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